Endorsements
". . . we have the responsibility to instill values in our children; not the values of one faith or religion, but values which have stood the test of time; concepts that were true yesterday and will remain true tomorrow. The Texas Education Agency’s resource guide, ‘Building Good Citizens for Texas,’ is valuable. I appreciate the hard work that went into preparing the guide and hope local educators will use it to mold good citizens for Texas."
FORMER TEXAS GOVERNOR – GEORGE W. BUSH
". . . I firmly believe, however, that character development education must accompany academic preparation. ‘Building Good Citizens for Texas’ is an invaluable resource guide, which will inspire good citizenship in the future leaders of our great state. I encourage its use and commend the teachers of our great state for their service to Texas."
TEXAS GOVERNOR – RICK PERRY
"The goal of ‘Building Good Citizens for Texas’ is to instill responsible citizenship in young people, by learning and practicing basic concepts of civic participation and good character."
FORMER TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL – JOHN CORNYN
"We, as educators, hope to model good character and promote good citizenship.We all have an important role to play in developing the character of our state’s young people. I hope that you will find this Resouce Guide helpful as you provide character education in Texas public schools. "
TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER – PAUL CRUZ